Will Staples

Biography

Will Staples is an American screenwriter, producer, and novelist known for his significant contributions across film, television, and video games. He is an alumnus of Princeton University.

Career Highlights

Staples has a diverse portfolio, often focusing on action, thriller, and geopolitical themes.

Film and Television

His writing credits include major feature films:

Without Remorse (2021): He co-wrote this action thriller based on the Tom Clancy novel.

Sweet Girl (2021).

He also contributed a rewrite to the script for Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (2015).

He is credited as the screenwriter for the forthcoming film adaptation, Way of the Warrior Kid.

In television, Staples created the series The Right Stuff (2020), based on the book by Tom Wolfe, and also served as an executive producer on the show. He was also a consulting producer on the series Jack Ryan (2019) and Shooter (2017).

Video Games

Staples has been involved in blockbuster video game franchises:

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2011): He co-wrote the script for this game, which was a record-breaking entertainment release at the time.

Need for Speed Rivals (2013).

Novelist

In addition to his screenwriting work, Staples is a novelist.

His first novel, Animals (2021), is a thriller focused on global animal trafficking, organized crime, and a deadly pandemic.

Unproduced Works and Recognition

Staples' work has been acknowledged within the industry, with two of his screenplays appearing on The Black List, an annual compilation of highly-regarded unproduced screenplays in Hollywood. Some of his announced projects have involved major industry figures, including a geopolitical thriller for Ben Affleck to star in and direct, and a movie about illicit animal trafficking for Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, and Tobey Maguire to produce and potentially star in.